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Israel attacks Iran's nuclear sites

Israel attacks Iran's nuclear sites

Dubai, June 14: Israel attacked Iran early Friday in strikes that took out top military officers and hit nuclear and missile sites, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. It appeared to be the most...

Israel's Iran attacks deliver double hit to airlines on security fears and fuel costs

Israel's Iran attacks deliver double hit to airlines on security fears and fuel costs

Israel's attack on Iran is the latest in a series of global conflicts that are ratcheting airlines' security concerns, while weighing on their operations and profitability. An increasing number of conflict zones around the world means airlines are...

US Threatens Iran of ‘dire consequences’ if Tehran Targets US Troops in Middle East

US Threatens Iran of ‘dire consequences’ if Tehran Targets US Troops in Middle East

Sat 14 Jun 2025 | 12:03 AM On Friday, the US representative at the United Nations McCoy Pitt warned Iran in case it targets any US military troops or bases in the Middle East. He warned that “The consequences for Iran would be dire." During his...

Israel launches biggest ever attack on Iran

Israel launches biggest ever attack on Iran

Strikes nuclear, military sites for the second night; top generals, nuclear scientists among 78 killed; Middle East airspace shut Some 200 Israeli fighter jets hit over 100 targets in Iran Trump urges Iran to grab 'second chance' for a deal China,...

Israel’s aggression leaves no room for dialogue: Iran Foreign Ministry

Israel’s aggression leaves no room for dialogue: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has stated that the recent actions of the opposing side have rendered dialogue meaningless, emphasizing that it is impossible to claim a willingness to negotiate while simultaneously...

Iraq Imposes Additional Tariffs on Imported Beverage Cans

By John Lee. As part of efforts to protect domestic industry, the Iraqi Cabinet has approved the imposition of an additional 20% customs duty on imported aluminium cans used for carbonated beverages, juices, and energy drinks. This brings the...

Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes its nuclear program; 3 killed, several wounded

Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes its nuclear program; 3 killed, several wounded

Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday (June 14, 2025) morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces....

Israeli strikes push Iran’s leadership into a corner

Israeli strikes push Iran’s leadership into a corner

‘One thing is clear: the Iranian empire is in decline’ By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi Israel has gutted Iran’s nuclear and military leadership with airstrikes that leave a weakened Tehran with few options to retaliate, including an all-out war...

Israel strikes Iran; country retaliates with barrage of ballistic missiles

Israel strikes Iran; country retaliates with barrage of ballistic missiles

Iran unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel late Friday as it retaliated for the waves of Israeli strikes that killed top military leaders and nuclear scientists, and damaged a key uranium enrichment site. Iran’s supreme leader,...

Israel launches a major offensive and Iran retaliates

Israel launches a major offensive and Iran retaliates

(BBC News Screen Grab) Amin Saikal Wellington, June 14, 2025 Alarmed by an intelligence assessment that Iran will be able to produce nuclear weapons within months if not weeks, Israel launched a massive air campaign on June 13, 2025 aiming to...

Israel and Iran on the precipice of the Abyss

Israel and Iran on the precipice of the Abyss

Image Courtesy: Al Arabiya (English) Early Read: Our Leader in Indian Newslink Digital Edition June 15, 2025 Venkat Raman Auckland, June 14, 2025 The skies over the Middle East, so often clouded by mistrust and proxy conflict, have darkened to a...

Israel’s Pre-Emptive War Illegal, Unjustified

Israel’s Pre-Emptive War Illegal, Unjustified

Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack...

Israel attacks Iran: How Mossad carried covert operations in Iran?

Israel attacks Iran: How Mossad carried covert operations in Iran?

Israeli intelligence operatives from Mossad began penetrating deep into Iran months in advance to carry out a surprise assault targeting key nuclear and military sites, along with high-ranking Iranian commanders. Israel's spy agency Mossad led a...

Iran responds with ‘Operation True Promise 3’ after Israeli onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Iran responds with ‘Operation True Promise 3’ after Israeli onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Envoy says one dead, "some 40" injured in Israel while death toll in its arch-rival rises to 78, including military officers. Iran struck Israel early on Saturday with a barrage of missiles under “Operation True Promise 3” in response to the...

Israel-Iran Conflict: Donald Trump Says ‘Israeli Airstrikes May Help US Make Nuclear Deal With Iran’

Israel-Iran Conflict: Donald Trump Says ‘Israeli Airstrikes May Help US Make Nuclear Deal With Iran’

Houston, June 14: US President Donald Trump suggested that Israel's strikes could help his administration make a nuclear deal with Iran. Asked by media outlet Axios whether the Israel bombing jeopardised the negotiations, Trump said: "I don't...

Iran launches missile barrage on Israel after strikes target nuclear, military facilities

Iran launches missile barrage on Israel after strikes target nuclear, military facilities

Israel and Iran exchanged missile barrages, resulting in casualties and damage in both countries. The attacks targeted military and nuclear facilities, escalating tensions and prompting international calls for a ceasefire.Tehran: Iran struck...

Iran retaliates by firing at least 150 missiles on Israel

Iran retaliates by firing at least 150 missiles on Israel

World World Iran retaliates by firing at least 150 missiles on Israel Close Iranian attack came as Tehran’s defence system intercepted fresh projectiles from Israel Topline At least 20 senior Iranian commanders killed in Israeli attack on Iran...

Israel launches missiles into Iran in major military operation, Tehran fires back

Israel launches missiles into Iran in major military operation, Tehran fires back

Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire Friday night, multiple media have reported, and leaders in both countries have indicated the conflict will continue. US defense officials have anonymously told American news media that the US has assisted...

Israel's strike on Iran was 8 months in the making - Axios

Israel's strike on Iran was 8 months in the making - Axios

Israel's operation overnight targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, missile sites, scientists and generals followed eight months of intensive clandestine preparations, APA reports citing Axios. The publication noted that Israel is attempting to...

Israel's endgame may be regime change in Iran - but it's a gamble

Israel's endgame may be regime change in Iran - but it's a gamble

Amir AzimiEditor, BBC Persian ShareSave Some Israeli attacks hit populated areas in Tehran and other places Beyond Israel's stated goal of destroying what it calls an existential threat from Iran's nuclear capabilities with its attacks on Friday,...

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